Why Light, why now?
Its all about the electrons. . .
When hydrogen gas is heated, or a current passes through it, light is given off. Only certain wavelengths of light are given off.
Where does the light come from? Atomic Emission Spectrum
It depends on the electrons
What causes the spectra?
Hydrogen Helium Carbon
Atomic Spectra
Light Energy Energy travels as waves. at a constant speed (3 x 108 m/s). E = hf = hc/l h = Planck’s constant = 6.626 x 10-34 J•s f = frequency c = speed of light = 3.00 x 108m/s l = wavelength
The Electromagnetic Spectrum E = hf
In Summary E = hf